Remembering Mr Gerald William Goddard and his life long love for Epping Forest
Stories (real ones) about what goes on in Epping Forest and how we look after it.
My Epping Forest Journey
My visits to Epping Forest began in 1996, when my son started school and joined cubs/scouts and used to visit Suntrap (now The Hive, an outdoor and environment education centre in Waltham Forest). I used to drop him off and then return later to collect him. I then...
Epping Forest: a sanctuary for me
I often find the world around me chaotic and a lot to take in. We live in a world that is ramped up, fast paced and that often doesn't wait. In the Forest it is quite the opposite. There, things run in cycles. There is patience everywhere. You only have to stand...
A fairer and healthier Waltham Forest – Professor Sir Michael Marmot
Last year Waltham Forest commissioned Professor Sir Michael Marmot to report on creating a fairer and healthier Waltham Forest. EFHT Policy volunteer, Amaris Ravenau, summarises the findings, and identifies opportunities.
FAQ-things you can do or not do in Epping Forest
Swimming? Camping? BBQ? Foraging? We summarise some frequently asked questions about things (not) to do in Epping Forest.
Searching for Fungi in Epping Forest
London National Park City Ranger Kaamilah shares her experiences searching for fungi and taking fungi photographs in Epping Forest. This article is first published in our autumn/winter issue of ‘Trust in the Forest’ magazine,
Escape – Poem by Peter Relph
One of our supporters, Peter Relph, shared a poem he wrote inspired by the beautiful Epping Forest.
We are delighted to share it with you, too.
Reminiscences by Catherine Yorke
In our winter newsletter, Catherine shared a photo of her grandchildren and her heartwarming stories of Epping Forest.
Saving The People’s Forest
Local historian Mark Gorman and his book: Saving the People’s Forest: Open spaces, enclosure and popular protest in mid-Victorian London